THE BOYS' COLLECTION

German Wooden Carnival Booth with Roulette Wheel

17" x 11" x 11". The wooden-framed shop with stenciled gold stripes on brown background,has lithographed paper floor and walls,and built-in shelving with a decorative crest and counter,and an attached rotating roulette wheels. The shelves are filled with various prizes and toys to be won,and bisque-head man waits to turn the wheel. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920.

Lot,German Soft Metal Doll House Accessories

6" bed. Comprising 11 pieces of soft metal with painted black,gilt or silver finish,including bird cage,hanging mirror with candle sticks,canopy bed. jardiniere,plat stand,ceiling globe,fireplace tools,coal hod,towel bar. Good condition,paint wear. Germany,early 20th century.

German Wooden Folk Art Merry-Go-Round

20" (51 cm.) The wooden-framed handmade merry-go-round in folk art style with imaginative decorative details of decoupage,fringe,and painting,features six wooden seats painted in various colors and decorated with different themes. There is a canvas roof with gold finial and decoupage panels around the edging. The frame rests upon a swivel base,allowing the merry-go-round to twirl around and around. Excellent condition,original painting and decorations. Germany,circa 1920. charming decorative folk art that is a delightful adjunct to a doll house village.

German Wooden Folk Art Mechanical Ferris Wheel

23" (58 cm.) The hand-carved wooden ferris wheel has four four double-sided gondola seats and is painted in a colorful design of red,blue,green and brown with gold accents. There is a facade at the front decorated to appear as though the entrance to the carnival ride and the wheel and facade are mounted on a wooden base. A wooden-handled crank activates the mechanism,and the wheel turns merrily around and around. Excellent condition. Germany,early 20th century,the charming craftsman style with original painted details is a wonderful doll house village accessory.

German Crate of Milk Bottles and Labeled Butter Dish

2" square crate. Comprising a wooden crate with internal dividers containing 12 milk-glass milk bottles,along with a white glazed stoneware butter dish with bird figural on the lid,and lettering "Frische Butter". Excellent condition.

Very Grand Collection of German Doll House Glassware

About 50 pieces of blown glassware from Lauscha which specialized in the dollhouse-sized pieces,including a large punch bowl and mugs,a pitcher and glasses in original box,five amber champagne glasses,ribbon-striped glassware in soft metal tray,and other various colored glass in amethyst,pale green and yellow as well as clear. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910.

German Wooden Art Nouveau Store by Christian Hacker

22" x 14" x 10". The wooden-framed store with Art Nouveau styling has original painted grey base,ochre exterior with brown strips,and ochre interior with green,brown and red accents. There are swing-out store window fronts and the back wall is furnished with display niches and 12 spice drawers with original three-language labels (German,English,French) on each drawer. The floor has its original lithographed paper to simulate parquet with working drawer,and a store scale with brass trays. Excellent condition,wear to paper floor at one spot. Germany,circa 1900,the store has the Christian Hacker stamp and is pencil notated as model 111/3. Very rare to find the three-language labels. The actual store is shown in Kohler's book,Christian Hacker,page 177

Large German Wooden "Green and White" Kitchen

40" x 19" x 20". The wooden-framed kitchen has pale green exterior paint with green base board,and painted white rounded columns and ceiling-edge molding. The interior of the room painted green and white. The room has a large set-back window area with 24 wooden-paned windows,a built-in closed cupboard on one side of the windows,and an open-shelved cupboard on the other. There is a wooden sink,kitchen table,bench,two shelves and two chairs,along with a nickel-plated enamel gas stove. The room is chock-filled with old tinware,green enamel ware,scale,coffee grinder,clock,canister sets with stenciled food labels,and many other accessories. A German bisque boy with original Tyrolean costume is included. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1915.

Wonderful Collection of German Tin and Wooden Kitchen Ware

3" Kochkiste. Including a very rare lithographed tin "Kochkiste" with printed name and two fitted cooking tins inside (an early form of crock pot),wooden-handled scoop,wooden butter mold,wooden slicing board with attached knife,seven pewter plates of various sizes and wooden plate rack,and a wooden hinged lid box with paint-grained finish for storing shoe and clothing cleaning supplies. Excellent condition. Germany,late 19th/early 20th century.

German Kitchen Accessories

5" coffee mill. Including three nickel-framed kitchen hanging racks with hooks and towel bars,a wall-hanging coffee grinder with wooden back and painted design of a duck; and a wire-handled cruet holder with a pair of white porcelain cruets for oil and vinegar. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920.

German Wooden Furnished Kitchen Attributed to Schonherr

27" x 14" x 14". The wooden kitchen has original ochre and green painting on the exterior with grey striping on the flat front pilasters,originally lithographed-paper floors and walls to 2/3 the room height,with chair rail and painting above and a decorative paper border. The room has a wonderful matched set of kitchen cabinets and work tables,each with natural finish and black stenciled design,including cupboard with glass cabinets above,display cabinet,work table,shelf,and three-drawer chest labeled "Putzzeug","Werkzeug" and "Wichzeug" denoting various cleaning supplies. The kitchen also has a stove with warming oven,and is furnished with various cooking utensils and pots and porcelain dishes,along with three bisque dolls. A German cook book for children is included,with an image on the front cover of the same stove as included in this kitchen. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Large German Wooden Well-Furnished Two Room Blue Kitchen

40" x 16" x 18". (03 36"h. if legs attached). The large wooden room box has paint-grained finish on the exterior to simulate wood grain,ochre-painted frame,painted cream walls above the wainscoting and lithographed wall paper below,with textured floor to simulate wood. There is an open doorway between the two rooms,which are furnished with original built-in pieces,namely,in the large room a corner cupboard and shelving,and in the smaller room a glass-top cabinet and two wall-length shelves. The rooms also include a tinplate stove with brass doors and original pans,various tables and benches,and kitchen chairs,and the kitchen is liberally stocked with blue enamel-ware,cutlery in blue tin tray,blue oil lamp,white porcelain with blue lettering include oil and vinegar cruet bottles,lidded canisters with food names,and charming ceramic ware with dainty blue edging and floral trim. A bisque doll with original folklore costume is included. The kitchen has detachable original wooden legs. Germany,circa 1915,attributed to Kindle & Briel. Wonderful bright kitchen with original furnishings,rare corner cabinet,and wonderful state of preservation.

Six German Bisque Doll House Gentleman Dolls

6"-7". Each has bisque shoulder head with painted hair and facial features,muslin body,bisque lower limbs with painted shoes,including five with sculpted moustaches,one of which has black hair and very characterized expression,and each wearing antique or factory original costume. Dolls excellent,costumes worn. Germany,circa 1900.

Ten German Bisque Doll House Dolls in Petite Size

5". Each has bisque bisque shoulder head with painted hair and facial features,muslin body,bisque lower limbs,painted shoes,and each is wearing antique costume,several being factory original. Included are five gentleman dolls,one an older gent with bald head,and two others having dapper side-burns; and five lady dolls including grandmother with grey hair and a lady with rare black hair. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Two Petite German Beaded Chandeliers

5" drop of gilt-framed. Comprising an unusual gilt metal circular chandelier with double rims,chain drop,and decorated with swags of green glass beads and opaline rods. And a smaller clear glass chandelier of thickly-clustered beads in two levels with beaded rim (two strands of beads lacking). Excellent excelt as noted. Germany,circa 1920s.

German Wooden Bedroom Set by Carl Brandt

8" h. armoire. With light brown finish,the wooden bedroom ensemble includes an armoire with wide mirrored door,and narrower door with green pebbled glass window,pair of single beds,mirrored chest and two night tables with marble top and a hanging medicine cabinet. Each has a gilt decoration on door or crest. Germany,circa 1930,Carl Brandt.

German Wooden Doll House Furnishings

8". l. In the 1950s Art Moderne style,the dark-finished wooden furniture comprises a sideboard with inlay star design (piece missing on back molding),small cabinet,table,four side chairs with silk upholstery (two with one missing slat) and a grandfather's clock with lithographed face. Excellent condition except as noted. Germany,circa 1920.

German Elaborate and Large Chandelier

7" drop. A 4" firm-armature ring with gilt finish has a dome-shaped arrangement of glass beads accented with sienna-tinted wooden ovals and little gilt beads,with matching suspending beads above,and four attached brass candle holders. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920.

Petite Set of German Wooden Furnishings by Eppendorfer & Nacke

7" buffet. The mahogany-finished wooden furniture includes a settee,two chairs and a foot stool with original aqua silk upholstery edged with matching braid and having hand-painted designs,along with a matching dessert buffet and table. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1915.

Set,German Wooden Furnishings by Eppendorfer & Nacke

9" hall mirror. Of mahogany-finished wood,the set comprises a tall hall mirror,curio cabinet with beveled glass door and mirrored shelf,round table with four legs,settee with mirrored-back surround and four chairs. The upholstered pieces have original blue silk cover,and each piece has a superb metal ornamentation of garlands and tassels in gilt and tinted colors. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910. Eppendorfer & Nacke,a fine luxury set of furnishings.

German Wooden Two-Room Doll House,Possibly Christian Hacker

38" x 18" x 18". The box features a very large parlor with a wide central window having original cornice and windows,and a smaller matching window and trim in the side room. There is a small door that opens between the two rooms and original wall papers with borders and lithographed paper floor. The exterior has original ochre paint with brown base and cream pilasters with decorative trim. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,possibly Christian Hacker.

Wonderful German Wooden Doll House Rooms and Furnishings by Schonherr

28" x 12" x 10". The wooden two-room box has original lime green and ochre painted exterior and base,front pilasters with lattice design that is repeated on the ceiling frame leading into the set-back sun porch. The set-back area is further defined by a wooden railing with further lattice work,and there is a door with lithographed paper detail between the rooms. The doorway and windows have original cornices and six-pane framing. The house is partially furnished with original matching furniture including sideboard,table,hall mirror,table,lamp,and sofa with three chairs in original moss-green velvet upholstery. There is wonderful wall paper and lithographed paper flooring exactly as shown in the company's original 1922 catalog,as shown in Cieslik's Lexikon der Puppenstuben,page 175. Excellent original condition excepting wood split on base. Germany,circa 1922,house and furnishings by von Albin Schonherr.

German Wooden Doll House Rooms by Christian Hacker

29" x 14" x 13". The wooden two-room box has ochre painted finish with architectural detail on the front pilasters accented with gold,with a paneled door between the rooms and each room with a single window having a rectangular glass above two opening windows below. Each window has a brass curtain rod and old curtains. The walls are papered and have decorative ceiling borders and the floors are lithographed paper to simulate parquet. Good condition. Germany,circa 1890,attributed to Christian Hacker,an appealing smaller size.

German Wooden Dollhouse Rooms with Furnishings

35" x 14" x 14". The wooden two-room house has faux-wood grained base,and lithographed paper exterior to simulate brick. The interior walls and floors have their original papers and their is architectural wainscoting that matches the front pilasters,There are three opening windows and a double paneled door between the two rooms with bracket shelf above. The curtains have original cornices and rods. The room is partially furnished with a wooden furniture set by Vereinigte Spielwaren Fabricken having mahogany finish with gilt stencil and silver knobs,comprising settee and four chairs with blue silk upholstery,along with cupboard,tall hall rack,table,two beds,double-door armoire and towel bar. Excellent original condition with typical play wear and a typical split in left side wall. Germany,circa 1900,excellent architectural detail enhances the rooms,along with a good set of furnishings.

Two Extremely Rare German Ormolu Accessories by Erhard & Sohne

2"w. bookcase. A hanging ormolu bookcase with spiral-twist frame and hook has embossed shelving and contains two sets of leather faux-books. Along with an ormolu handled newspaper stick with an original copy of Kinder-Zeitung (daily newspaper for children). Excellent condition,Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne,both of the pieces are shown in the original catalogs of that firm,and are among the rarest of their work to be found today.

German Wooden Doll House Room of the Fashionable 1930s

26" x 12" x 11". Wooden-framed room with cream painted exterior decorated with red and black accents,has interior papered walls with charming bird-themed ceiling border,and lithographed paper floors with geometric design. There is a carved room divider which sets off an office area,and a wooden cornice above the single window. The room is furnished with 1930s furnishing including a dark stained dining/parlor set with colored amber glass in the cupboard and sideboard,along with oval table with unusual ribbed pedestal,grandfather clock,desk,and a sofa with matching armchair in unusual shape and with original velvet upholstery,along with two side chairs. There are also soft metal jardinieres and tea trays,glassware service,various prints,radio,thermometer,and two stylishly-dressed doll house people,he with a walking stick and his top hat tossed on the sofa,she with faux-leopard coat. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1930,the furniture ensemble is by Paul Hunger,a most charming period room with original furrnishings,

Wonderful Collection of Lady's Toiletry Articles by Erhard & Sohne

1 1/2"comb. Of rich and vibrant ormolu,comprising a hand mirror with Art Nouveau style and spiral handle,another hand mirror with very ornate frame,medallion plaque with embossed figure of woman with elegant bonnet,dresser mirror with hinged brackets,single candle stick with finger loop,bone comb with ormolu frame; along with a pair of bone opera glasses. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

Two Very Rare German Ormolu Accessories by Erhard & Sohne

2" (5 cm.) Each is of vibrant ormolu,comprising an extremely rare religious figure bearing a cross,with shell-shaped bowl at its feet (the piece is shown in the original Erhard and Sohne catalogs); along with a luxury mantel clock with porcelain face and painted clock numbers. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,Erhard & Sohne.

Very Rare and All-Original German Bisque Dollhouse Golfer with Sculpted Cap

7" (18 cm.) Bisque shoulder head of adult man with sculpted brown plaid golfing cap,painted facial features,muslin body,bisque lower limbs with painted knee-high tan leggings and brown shoes. He is wearing his factory-original costume of flannel golfing suit with short pants,belted jacket,vest,shirt and tie,and is carrying a kidskin golfing bag. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910,very rare and original doll house model.

Six German Glass and Beaded Chandeliers

4" drop green and blue chandelier. A wonderful selection of various styles of chandeliers from early 20th century,including two crystal glass chandeliers (one with silver bead trim,the other with crystal tear drops),a gilt metal chandelier with six arched arms,decorated with strands and garlands of tiny emerald green glass beads and blue glass rods and beads; ceiling fixture decorated with long opaline glass rods having tiny gilt and black bead tips; a four-arm candelabra with tiny clear glass beads and emerald accents; and a squared soft-metal frame with drops of crystal and ruby glass and gilt rods. Very good to excellent. Germany,early 20th century

Petite German Ormolu Desk with Accessories by Erhard & Sohne

2" h. desk. The elegant desk with cabriole legs and ornate apron trim has a brown leather desk top. Along with a fluted-shape waste basket,an easel-back desk-top frame,a pair of matching double-handled vases,pencil cup,letter holder,pen,all of the previous in rich ormolu,and with a pair of bone opera glasses. Excellent condition. Germany,circa1900,all of the ormolu is by Erhard & Sohne and includes many rare tiny pieces. $600/900

German Ormolu Chandelier by Erhard & Sohne

5" drop. The six-arm chandelier suspends from an ornate ceiling cap on dainty gilt links with ribbed ball designs,having a very elaborate center form with six arched brackets terminating in milk glass shades. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

Rare Early Walterhausen Silk Upholstered Parlor Furnishings with Tassel Trim

8"l. sofa. With heavy card-stock frames,the parlor set is heavily padded and upholstered in original bronze silk,having hand-stitched tufting on the back,with braid trim,matching silk tassels and fringe. Excellent condition,slight dustiness. Germany,Walterhausen,mid-19th century,the set is very rare especially in this well-preserved condition.

German Ormolu Accessories by Erhard and Sohne

3"h. cabinet. Of ormolu,the accessories include a very rare medicine cabinet with hinged front door that opens to silk-lined shelved interior (bottles are not included); triptych mirror with lithographs of children playing on one side and mirrors on the other; dust pan with figural head of woman with long flowing curls,with brush. Very good/excellent condition,mirror needs re-silvering on triptypch. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

Very Rare German Wire Plate Carrier with Lustre-Decorated Lidded Services

5 1/2". The wire-framed carrier with spiral-twist design supports four deep double-handled bowls with lids,each decorated with gold and purple lustre trim. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1880,very rare to find especially intact and complete,and with early lustre trim.

Set of German Porcelain Canisters and Table Ware

1 1/2"canisters. The eight-piece set of fine white porcelain is decorated with delicate pastel flowers of a wide variety,and includes oil and vinegar cruets,two milk pitchers,two wall-hanging boxes for "Salz" and "Mehl",and three canisters for "Zucker" (sugar),"Kaffee",and "Feigenkaffee" (fig coffee?). Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,a very beautiful and rare set.

French Bisque Governess in Original Costume with Baby

8" (20 cm.) doll. 10" with gown. Bisque shoulder head with black painted curly hair,painted facial features,muslin body,bisque lower limbs. The doll is wearing a factory original presentation,her stiffened gown extending far before her body with likely original purpose as a candy box cover. She wears her original fitted coiffe and patterned muslin nanny dress and holds a small baby in original Christening gown with lace trim to match her own apron. Excellent condition. French,circa 1870,the beautiful presentation doll is in near mint condition and has wonderful detail of costume.

Collection of German Ormolu Accessories by Erhard & Sohne

3". umbrella stand. Each is of gilt ormolu with deeply-sculpted features,including: umbrella or cane stand,four various clocks (one with figural mount but lacking lithographed clock face),double inkwell with two glass ink bottles,two vases with original flower arrangements,shell-shaped spoon,three candlestick holders,mirror on hinged bracket frame,and a figural statue. Very good to excellent. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

Superb Walterhausen Silk Furnishings and Cabinet Pieces

5 "h. desk. Of finely-finished wood with warm honey tones,the ensemble includes a Biedermeier style desk with drop front and darker-wood inlays,wooden knobs,mirrored recess; along with a matching three-drawer chest and pedestal table. And along with its matching silk-covered parlor furniture having maple-wood legs,and covered with a very delicate ivory silk rose and green leaf design,and having ivory fringe and cord trim,comprising sofa,arm chair,three side chairs and a rare rocking chair. Germany,Walterhausen,circa 1870,the furniture is preserved in near mint condition.

Two Rare German Ormolu Furnishings by Erhard & Sohne

5"h. Each is of vibrant ormolu,including a cabinet with fancily-spindled shelved top having a surmounting crest and beaded edging,with opening door below; along with a four-stage shelved etagere with branch-shaped pedestals and petal-embossed trays. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

Three Rare German Ormolu Accessories by Erhard & Sohne

3"h. The Art Deco styled pieces include two petite highly-stylized fireplaces with decorative mantels,along with an umbrella holder with spiral-twist legs and lattice edging. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920,Erhard & Sohne.

Four German Ormolu Framed Lithographs by Erhard & Sohne

3" x 2 1/2"largest. A set of three matching ormolu frames feature a pair of scenic lithographs and a hand-tinted scene of a formal court dance; along with a smaller frame enclosed a lithograph scene of the Alps. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

Petite Set of German Doll House Furnishings with Rare Canopy Beds

5"h. beds. Of fine honey-toned finish,the wooden bedroom set comprises a pair of single beds with canopy tops and original lace covers,tall hall mirror (crack in mirror),cabinet with mirrored niches and shelves and center door,marble top wash stand with mirrored back,and two marble top night stands. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,the set is beautifully preserved and is in rare petite size,with ormolu decorations.

Rare German Ormolu Footed Compote with Embossed Cat Profile by Erhard & Sohne

2". The ormolu footed compote has a repousse design around the edge and the profile design of a cat in the center. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

German Ormolu Art Deco Wall Candle Holders by ERhard & Sohne

2 "l. Designed to be mounted on a wall with swinging arm and petal-shaped candle holder,with Art Deco geometric-like styling. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910,Erhard & Sohne.

Group of German Ormolu Accessories by Erhard & Sohne

4" diam. mirror. Each is of vibrant ormolu,including oval mirror with ormolu crest,round table with three cabriole legs,small four-legged stool,and a fancy dust pan. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

Lot of German Ormolu Accessories by Erhard & Sohne

3"h. tallest chair. Each is of vibrant ormolu,the Art Deco miniature pieces include two chairs,taboret table with flower-burst table top,inkwell with glass insert and ormolu lid,and a book rest. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910.

Rare German Brass Ceiling Lamp with Porcelain Shades

4". The brass lamp with long stem and two curved arms has classic porcelain shades and original glass bulbs. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1925.

Three German Bisque Doll House Men with Rare Character Faces

7" (18 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with painted facial features,muslin body,bisque lower limbs,and wearing antique costumes. Included is plump-faced older man with grey hair and beard,incised wrinkles and frowning expression; Dapper Dan with brown side-parted hair and exuberant moustache; and a bald-haired man with curious expression,painted side hair and long sideburns. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

German Oak Gothic Style Furnishings with Original Velvet Upholstery

10"h. buffet. Of richly-grained oak with dark finish,and having elaborately carved and embellished ornamentation,the set comprises a large sideboard with display niche,six-sided table,tall mirror,settee with mirrored-back surround,and three side chairs,the upholstered pieces with original brown velvet cover. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Three German Tin Store Accessories

3 1/2"safe. Each is of pressed tin,the "safe" actually a penny toy bank with embossed design of a lion,with painted green/gold finish,and a working front door (key not included) with penny drop at the top; lithographed cash register with spring drawer that operates from the turning handle at the side; and a tin wall telephone with turning crank that creates "ring-g-g-". Very good/excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Wonderful German Wooden Store with Shop Windows,Mezzanine and Maker's Label

30" x 15" x 15". The wooden-framed store has natural finish on the front and interior,and painted wood grain on the sides and exterior. There are two removable shop windows at the front with stenciled wooden trim that match the counter trim and unusually-patterned floor. The back wall is fitted from side-to-side with display niches and spice drawers below a railed mezzanine which is accessed by the stairway at the right side which has matching railing to that of the mezzanine. The spice drawers have a natural finish that contrasts with the dark-stained framework and the porcelain labels with black lettering in old Germanic script,and there is a nice accent with the original green painted wall in the mezzanine area. There is an antique wooden-scale with brass plates and original weights,store-keeper's desk with telephone,glass-front display case of bakery goods,crates of food and glass bottles,and other accessories. Excellent condition,very fine finishes are preserved throughout. Germany,circa 1910,the store is stamped with the logo (horse image on letter G) of Carl Gross. An exceptionally well-preserved store with many deluxe features.

Collection of German Tins and Scale

3 1/2"scale. Each is of lithographed tin,including a three-piece set of blue canisters with lids labeled "Thee","Zucker" and "Kaffee",an unusual tin salt and pepper dispenser with spring double lids and bail handle,scale with impressed designs and working hands,and three especially rare and beautiful miniature tins,one labeled "Bon-Bons". Very good/excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Collection of German Tragant Meats,Fishe,and Baked Goods

Each about 2"-3". Of tragant composition with hand-painted details,the collection includes a rare lobster on porcelain platter,other fish in wooden crate and more in a wooden barrel,Swiss cheese and grapes,chicken,sausages,breads and biscuits,a whole platter of chickens and more. Very good condition. Germany,circa 1910.

Vignette of German Porcelain Dolls and Tin Furniture

7" (18 cm.) largest doll. Two dolls,each with porcelain shoulder head,black sculpted hair and painted features,muslin body and body limbs,the large doll with rare coiffure and wonderful early transfer-print cotton dress; dolls excellent,smaller doll has original but weak body. Along with a painted tin chair with fixed tray and back wheels,and with a painted tin bed with canopy top (two head board tips missing),probably Maerklin. Germany,circa 1880.

German Lithographed Tin Ware and Coffee Grinder

2" canisters. Including four canisters with blue stenciled designs and labels,and three wall-hanging matching tinware with "Mehl" or "Salz" labels,an oval lunch tin stenciled "Guten Appetit",and a painted tin coffee grinder with gold painted borders,brass cap,drawer and iron grinding mechanism. Good/very good condition,some fading of lithography. Germany,circa 1900.

German Wooden Grocery Store by Moritz Gottschalk

26" x 13" x 12. The wooden-framed dollhouse in cream paint with original lithographed paper on walls and floor has 16 spice drawers with original silver banner labels having names of spices or foods including some rare foods such as "Kastanien" (chestnuts) and "Kummel" (caraway seeds). The drawers center a display niche with latticed windows and trim,that matches the design on the front columns and side shelving. There is the original wooden counter with metal scale and brass trays,and a painted tin Maerklin paper cutter with silver twine holder is included (marked Made in Germany). Excellent condition,some typical paint rubs,paper cutter has some scratches to base paint. Germany,circa 1910,the store in pencil notated 4097 on the underside,Moritz Gottschalk.

Nine Antique Copper Wares

3" pudding mold. Each of copper-clad tin or metal ware,including bucket with splash-back,two fish molds,lobster mold,pudding mold,two flat pie tins,two double-handled bowls and a bowl with bail handle. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Two German Lithographed Tin Accessories

2 1/2". Each is of tin,including a penny toy post office drop box with lithographed design of scheduled pick-up times and word "Postbriefkasten",and a painted tin mail box for the side of a doll house with the stencil "Briefe" on the front opening door. Penny toy excellent,mail box has original finish with scratch on front door. Germany,circa 1900.

Diminutive Size German Tinplate Stove with Copper and Brass Trim

5 1/2"(14 cm.) The tinplate stove has brass-plated claw feet and a brass oven door and latch,with original stove pipe and original rare very deep tinplate pots with copper lips. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,rare small size with unusual pots.

German Tinplate Stove with Copper and Brass Accessories by Bing

9" w. The tinplate stove with unusual-flared sides and modernistic-style copper legs has brass oven doors with latches,stove pipe with brass cap,and is fitted with original copper pots with lids and a copper tea kettle. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1930,attributed to Bing.

Two German Bisque Doll House Dolls

6" (15 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with painted grey hair and facial features,muslin body,bisque lower arms and legs,and wearing antique costumes that are likely factory-original. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,including Grandma with gentle smile,and Grandpapa with flannel robe.

German Lithographed Tin Canisters and Wall Boxes

2 1/2"canisters. Of tinware with lithographed blue designs,three having Dutch style designs including wall-hanging boxes for "Meh" and "Salz" and the third a lidded canister; and being canisters with food labels (three of which have porcelain knobs). Good condition,some typical rubs and wear. Germany,circa 1900.

Rare German Painted Tin Egg Cabinet

3 1/2". The tin cabinet with closing front door and slits at all sides for ventilation,is painted original cream color with blue stenciled trim,and stenciled word "Eier" (eggs). Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1880,an early and rare kitchen accessory.

Set of German Wooden Kitchen Furnishings by Paul Leonhardt

10" cupboard. Of pine wood with natural finish,the set comprises a cupboard with pebble glass windows on the upper doors,and pierced-tin inserts on the lower for ventilation,work bench,dessert cupboard,pair of matched hanging shelves with hooks,another hanging shelf,bench,table and two chairs. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920,an identical set is shown in a Paul Leonhardt catalog of 1924,as shown in Cieslik's Lexikon der Puppenstuben,page 125.

German Wooden Doll House Kitchen on Original Stand with Original Furnishings

32" x 20" x 19". The wooden-framed kitchen is painted its original aqua-cream on both inside and out and has a painted aqua geometric design that extends around the ceiling line at the inside and extending all around the back,with aqua accents on the columns and a dark aqua floor edging. The floor is painted in an aqua and cream checkerboard pattern to simulate tile. There is a matching stand for the dollhouse to be placed at child level for play. Inside is a set of original matching wooden furnishings comprising a cupboard with glass upper doors,an eight-drawer floor-standing spice cabinet,utensil rack,two matching shelves,table and two chairs. There is a tinplate kitchen stove with original set-in pans,and a myriad of wonderful antique kitchenware objects including tin canisters,tin molds,blue enamel ware,enamel utensil rack,porcelain dishes,cast iron meat grinder,and there are two bisque dollhouse ladies. Excellent condition,left wall slightly curved. Germany,circa 1885,a wonderful example of painted kitchen with original furnishings and rare accessories.

Eight German Lithographed Cocoa Tins

2" tallest. The store tin each have lithographed designs advertising cocoa in a variety of styles and designs,many quite rare to find. Good to very good condition. Germany,circa 1900. $200/300

German Store Accessories

5"h. scale. Painted blue tin scale with two brass-plated scales,painted tin cash register with crank handle that causes the cash drawer to "pop" open with a cash register "ding",and a wooden slicing board with attached slicer along with wooden sugar cube ready to be sliced. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Rare German Wooden "Copenhagen Store" Attributed to Christian Hacker

25" x 10" x 9". A wooden-framed store with plum-painted exterior walls and base has a fitted interior with open cupboards on the angled side walls,and a back wall that is fitted with sixteen drawers,each with lithographed paper food or spice labels,and centered by double-door cupboards with oval glass windows atop a very large drawer whose food label,curiously,is "zichorie" (chicory). There is a matching counter,and the store is wonderfully filled with food stuffs in rare tins,paper,wooden case of glass milk bottles,lithographed tin lunch bucket,case of beer,and other rarities including painted tin scale with brass trays,signed Kindler & Briel tin newspaper cart,and Maerklin wheeled tin dolly. A bisque head doll house lady stands in attendance. Structurally excellent,there is some over-painting of exterior,and cream/red of interior,contents are excellent. Germany,circa 1910,attributed to Christian Hacker,with many rare contents,the actual store is shown in Kohler's Christian Hacker book,page 172,described as "later version of the 'Copenhagen' shop".

German Wooden Crate of Wooden Cider Bottles

2 1/4" square. The wooden four-section crate with paper labels contains four wooden bottles of "Appelsaft" with original paper labels. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920.

German Wooden Milk Carton with 9 Bottles of Milk

2 1/4". The wooden milk crate with 9 interior dividers contains nine milk-glass bottles of milk,with some remaining traces of word "milch" on the bottles. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910.

German Wooden Store with Metal Spiral Staircase and Mezzanine

24" x 12" x 11". The wooden-framed store with papered exterior and narrow white front columns with gold accents has original papered walls and papered floor to simulate wood grain. Counters and drawers line the back wall and there is a gilded metal spiral stairway at the side that forms into a mezzanine that runs across the top back. The stairway has an elaborate filigree balustrade. A glass lamp with brass stem hangs over the store,and there is an original counter with build-in scale. The back drawers have original white paint with gold stencil and silver labels with names of food and spices. There is an original Maerklin tin paper roll,various early food tins,11 glass candy bottles,other food stuffs,and two bisque doll house ladies in attendance. Excellent condition,original papers and painting,some wear to paper floor. Germany,circa 1900,the store in notated "20" on the underside,attributed to Kindler and Briel; another example of the identical model is shown in Cieslik,Lexikon der Puppenstuben,page 110. The metal spiral staircase is very rare.

German Potted Flowers,Probably Gottschalk

A painted three-tiered wooden plant stand has six potted flowers in original wooden pots; along with a beautifully-woven basket with nine various flowers and plants,each in its original wooden pot. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910,attributed to Gottschalk.

Wonderful German Wooden Candy Shop with Pierrot and Pierrette

17" x 13" x 13". The wooden framed store with unusual scalloped-edge sides has a painted grey exterior with decorative gilded twist-shaped columns at the front sides. The walls have original striped papers and the floor is an original painted checkerboard design. A painted white stairwell extends up the right wall with a nicely-formed railing that continues to form a railing for the mezzanine walk-way; the railing is fitted with intricate lattice-shaped balusters. The back wall is fitted with shelving and drawers. A set of Thonet style bentwood furniture with original ebony finish and inset woven seats,comprising table,two arm chairs and two side chairs centers the room which is filled with wonderful choices of candies in glass candy bottles (one set in an original rack),and other tin and paper candy boxes. There are childhood prints on the walls,a cake on the table,tin polka dot scale,and a tin money box. French bisque head dolls in original Pierrot and Pierrette costumes are enjoying the candy. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910.

German Bisque Doll House Lady in Edwardian Costume

7" (18 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with painted facial features,brunette mohair wig,muslin body,bisque lower limbs,painted yellow stockings and brown heeled shoes,wearing very stylized fashionable costume that is likely factory-original. Excellent condition,tiniest flakes on inside finger tips. Germany,circa 1910

Four German Lithographed Tin Containers

2 1/2"lunch tins. Including two double-lidded lunch tins with bail handles,one with vivid flower and fruit designs,and the other with pastel flowers and little kitten; along with a tin lidded bucket for Marmelade,and another lidded bucket with double-sided spring lid with lithographed scenes of woman sweeping,labled "Kehricht" (trash sweepings). Very good condition,some fading on lunch tins. Germany,circa 1900.

German Porcelain Coffee Grinder with Childhood Scene

6" (15 cm.) The white wooden board,designed to hang on the wall,supports a porcelain dispenser labeled "Kaffee" with transfer design of little girls playing with dolls,and has a red cast iron grinder,glass cup,and wooden handle. Excellent condition,lid missing. Germany,circa 1910.

German Bisque Miniature Boy with Stollwerck Candy Dispenser

5" doll. A bisque head doll with cobalt blue eyes,painted facial features,and closed mouth has blonde mohair wig,and a five piece paper mache body,wearing wonderful old costume. Along with a lithographed tin candy dispenser from Stollwerck,being a miniature of their actual people-sized dispensers and designed to inspire children to save their coins; when a coin was inserted,a candy would appear. Excellent condition. Circa 1900.

Set. German Candy Container Furniture

5". Of heavy card stock with lithographed paper cover to simulate an English flowered chintz,each piece has a removable base or lid for access to the candy container interior. Included is sofa,arm chair,four side chairs,table,lounge,and two foot stools. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1930.

Tiny German All-Bisque Doll With Carriage,Chair,and Tiny Holiday Tree

3" doll. An all-bisque doll with blonde sculpted hair has painted facial features,jointed arms and legs,painted black stockings and yellow boots,and is wearing her factory-original dress and bonnet. Along with a pressed tin carriage with spoked wheels and sunshade,and a painted metal chair and tiny feather tree with red berries in wooden pot. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Superb Set of German Wooden Furnishings with Original Rare Upholstery

8"h. dessert buffet. Comprising 15 matched pieces,each with warm honey-toned wood and having elaborate silver hardware and decorations,the upholstered pieces with a most unusual and rare silk ribbon upholstery with matching braid and fringe. Included is a glass door cupboard,dessert buffet,tall hall mirror,lady's writing desk,four-drawer side table,library table,trestle table with shaped top and gold stenciling on the table top,arm chair,settee,four side chairs,and an unusual corner chair. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,an extraordinary and extensive set of furnishings that are in virtually mint condition.

German Painted Tin Parlor Stove with Profile Medallion

6" (15 cm.) Tin plate parlor stove with impressed design to simulate stones has fancy crest,filigree grill and gilded profile medallion,with stove pipe at the back. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,probably Maerklin.

Two German Ceiling Lamps

3" suspended. Including a model with brass cap from which strands of tiny green beads and crystals are suspended; along with a brass capped fixture from which a multitude of twisted and double-stranded tiny beads are suspended. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1930.

German Wooden Wall Telephone

4". The wooden wall-hanging telephone has original silver mouth-piece and ear-horn,along with two silver bells,and hand crank. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910.

German Pewter Ceiling Lamp with Milk Glass Shade

3 1/2". The elegantly-scrolled pewter frame with ceiling hook encloses a clear glass oil lamp and chimney with milk glass shade. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Four German Doll House Accessories

2 1/2"fan. Including wooden pedestal fan with wire frame and turning tin blades,soft metal gilded postal scale,black goose-neck metal telephone with white wooden mouthpiece and ear horn,and a brass-framed wall lamp in the 1930s style. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920/30.

German Wooden Doll House Rooms by Christian Hacker

32" x 14" x 14". The wooden-framed box forms two rooms with original exterior ochre paint and shapely front columns. There are three windows at the back,each with top window and two lower hinged windows for opening,and a door with lithographed paper detail opens between the rooms. The rooms have original wall and floor lithographed papers,and there are two decorative paper wall edgings in each room. The rooms have original wooden curtain rods from Paul Leonhardt of Eppendorf. The curtains are old and include lacer linings. There is a fabric-covered ceiling fixture. Very good condition with all original paint and paper finishes. Germany,circa 1910,the room is lettered "224" on the underside. Attributed to Christian Hacker,the room is shown in Kohler's book,Christian Hacker,page 239.

German Wooden Room Box by Christian Hacker with Interior Etched Glass Window

40" x 16" x 15". The wooden-framed box features two rooms,with original painted ochre exterior edged with brown border and red stripe,and with cream edging on the base and forming the front pilasters that have bronze green and gold accents. There are three windows at the back,each with a rectangular window above a pair of opening windows below,and with matching cornices with carved crests. The elaborately-framed interior door has a painted star design on the bottom panel,and the top panel is of etched glass. The floor and wall lithographed papers are original,and there are beautifully-designed wall borders. Excellent condition,two water stains on the smaller room wall paper. Germany,circa 1890,attributed to Christian Hacker,with original papers,cornices,original painting,and having notable etched window on interior door. The actual room is photographed in Kohler's book,Christian Hacker,

German Wooden Doll House Rooms Attributed to Christian Hacker

32" x 14" x 13". The wooden-framed box has two rooms,with painted green exterior and brown base and columns with black and gold accents. There are three windows at the back,each being a triple-paned single window that opens inward,and each with a rare pressed cardboard cornice. The floors have original lithographed papers,and the walls have old,(but likely not original) papers and borders. A door with applique carving opens between the rooms. Very good condition,exterior repainted. Germany,circa 1900,attributed to Christian Hacker,the pressed cardboard cornices are very rare.

Very Fine German Wooden Doll House Rooms by Christian Hacker with Superb Woodwork

40" x 16" x 17". The wooden-framed room box features two large rooms with a opening double door between them that is elaborately-paneled with wood-grained and accent paints to enhance the carving,and door frame with defined mantels on each side; there is elaborate pewter hardware including hinges. The exterior is painted original grey with red and black striping and the flat-front columns are natural finish. All three windows are set within well-defined wooden frames with carved cornices and accented panels below. The floor and walls have original lithographed papers including ceiling borders. Excellent condition,some wall paper spotting near floor edge. Germany,circa 1890,the store is penciled "218/2" on the underside. Attributed to Christian Hacker,and with exceptional detail of interior doorway and windows.

English Wooden Doll House in Appealing Size Attributed to Silber & Fleming

28" x 28" x 12". The wooden doll house with original painted exterior to simulate brick and stone work has architecturally-detailed roof line,three stairs to the opening front door with arched window above the door,constructed sills on the outlined windows with painted panes. The entire front facade hinges open to interior comprising four large high-ceiling rooms,each with built-in fireplace,and the kitchen with wide chimney and open hearth built-in stove. The house is well-preserved in its original state,with original paints and papers throughout,inside and out. Excellent condition. English,Silber and Fleming,circa 1875.

German Bisque Lady and Baby with Lace-Making Form

7" (18 cm.) A bisque-head lady with brown sculpted hair and painted facial features,has original muslin body and bisque limbs,and is wearing her original red twill gown with original lace-edged fichu,apron and undergarments. She is holding a small china doll with antique costume and red hooded cap. Included is a padded lace-making cushion with wooden tools mounted on its original wooden stand. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1880.

Two Early Carved Bone Accessories

1 1/2"(4 cm.) Including a toiletry arrangement for table-top with hinged mirror set in an ornate frame,and toiletry bottles upon the shelves. Along with a carved bone inkwell. Excellent condition. Mid-19th century.

19th Century Painting on Porcelain of Two Boys

1 1/2"(4 cm.) A fine oil painting on porcelain depicts two young boys with well-detailed facial features and costumes including belts and shoulder straps,set within a cast brass frame. Excellent condition. Mid-19th century.

19th Century Decorative Fire Screen with Maker's Mark

4" (10 cm.) A lacquered color engraving of a woman with a birdcage is mounted on heavy card stock and enclosed within a cast brass frame. The frame is arranged on a pair of floor-standing urn-shaped brackets,and was designed as an ornamental fire screen. A maker's mark is on the reverse. Excellent condition. Probably English,mid-19th century,very rare and beautifully-preserved miniature accessory.

Four Sterling Silver Bowls by Reed & Barton

2" (5 cm.) diam. The four bowls in the so-called Paul Revere style are of sterling silver and are marked Reed & Barton Sterling on the base. Excellent condition.

Very Rare and Fine Early Wooden and Bent Wire Birdcage

3" (8 cm.) overall. The wooden-framed birdcage with steeple-shaped roof has copper-clad railings and is decorated with bent copper wires in a fanciful manner. A tiny bell suspends from each of the four corners. Excellent condition. Mid-19th century,a beautifully-made and preserved miniature accessory.

19th Century Cast Brass and Crystal Chandelier

3" (8 cm.) The six-arm brass chandelier has a fancily-spindle center post with six radiating brass candle holders,and is decorated with a crystal drop below each candle holder and garlands of crystal beads. Excellent condition. Mid/late 19th century.

Three German Ormolu Accessories by Erhard & Sohne,and Art Nouveau Clock

2" (5 cm.) l. ink well. Each is of vibrant ormolu,including an inkwell with two glass ink bottles,a three-tiered petal-shaped candle holder,and a single candle holder. Along with a gilded metal Art Nouveau lady in flowing gown posed in front of a tall clock with glass dome face. Excellent condition. Ormolu pieces by Erhard and Sohne,circa 1910.

Pair,German Lithograph Prints with Ormolu Tips

2 1/2"(6 cm.) x 2 ". Small lithographs depicting children at play are arranged on painted green backgrounds,under glass,and decorated with vibrant ormolu corner tips. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne,the exact pieces are shown in their early catalogs.

German Ormolu Birdcage on Stand and Chair,by Erhard & Sohne

7" (18 cm.) h. bird cage stand. Comprising an elegantly-scrolled bird cage stand with lower table and acanthus leaf design,with original bird cage and bird. Along with a bamboo-styled chair with very vibrant color and original magenta silk seat. Excellent condition,bird cage wires slightly bent. Germany,circa 1910,Erhard & Sohne.

Five Rare German Beaded Chandeliers or Wall LIghts with Ormolu Frames by Erhard & Sohne

4" drop. Each has an ormolu rim,frame or cap with cascading beads in emerald,ruby,or opaline glass,with various decorative combinations and accents. Included are four ceiling chandeliers,and one wall-mounted lamp. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910,Erhard & Sohne,the chandeliers are shown in the original catalogs of the firm,and are very rare to find.

Three German Ormolu Frames with Mirror or Lithographs

5" (13 cm.) h. largest. Three ormolu frames include two ovals with simple lines and crest tops along with a rectangular frame with similar crest,each with mirror,print or decoupage. Very good condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

German Wooden Doll House Furnishings by Eppendorfer & Nacke

7" (18 cm.) h. buffet. The Art Nouveau furnishings feature original rare limed oak finish,comprising dessert buffet with numerous niches and shelving,hall mirror with shelf,library trestle table,settee with luxurious paisley-patterned original velvet upholstery with fringe and braid trim with an elaborate surround,along with three matching chairs. The furniture is decorated with ormolu garnishes. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Eppendorfer & Nacke.

Rare Early Folding Doll House Room in Near Mint Condition

22" x 13" x 12". A heavy card stock folding house has its original wall and floor papers with two beautiful decorative borders,and intricate parquet design on the floor. There is a door that opens to the outdoors,an oval ormolu mirror on the central wall,and two windows with original cornices,gilt paper-edged silk draperies with gilt fringe at the cornice and lace linings. When not in use,the house folds flat for easy storage in its original 1 1/2"box. For the French market,circa 1885. Near mint condition.

German Ormolu Bed by Erhard & Sohne with Bisque Bathing Beauties

5" (13 cm.) l. bed. An Art Nouveau ormolu bed with exuberant design on head and foot boards as well as side railings,along with two German bisque bathing beauties in coquettish poses. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910,the bed by Erhard & Sohne.

German Ormolu Table and Waste Basket by Erhard & Sohne

2 1/2"(6 cm.) h. table. Comprising a round table with X-shaped legs in a spiral-rope design,and having Art Nouveau design on the table top and decorative border. Along with a fluted design waste basket with garland border. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

French Parlor with Original Furnishings and 1917 Wedding Party

20" x 10" x 7"d (or 14" depth when opened. A wooden-framed room with lithographed paper cover folds open at the roof and front to reveal a well-fitted room,with original wall papers and unusual original fabric floor cover to simulate Aubusson carpeting. There is an angled window in each corner with fabric and lace curtains,four lithographs and a mirror with ornate gilt frames,and the room is furnished with white wooden furniture decorated with decoupage,notably an upright piano and jardiniere,and with wooden upholstered furniture with fabric to match the curtains. A wedding party in stylish costumes of the 1917 era include the bride and groom,best man,lady in waiting,and two small all-bisque flower girls. Excellent condition,furnishing and decorations are all original with some minor fading. For the French market,turn of the century.

German Ormolu Coal Hod with Elaborate Design by Erhard & Sohne

2 1/2"(6 cm.) A footed base with beaded design supports a coal hood with impressed decorations inside and out,and has a fixed handle. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,the actual piece is photographed in Kohler's book,Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories.

German Ormolu Triptych Mirror with Lithographs by Erhard & Sohne

2" (5 cm.) folded. An elaborate ormolu frame has two attached hinged frames. When opened,there are three mirrors; and on the back side of the two attached mirrors are lithographs of country scenes. With original hanging loop. Very good condition,some brilliance loss to ormolu. Germany,Erhard & Sohne,circa 1890.

German Ormolu Desk Accessories by Erhard & Sohne

2" (5 cm.) inkwell. Each is of beautifully-sculpted ormolu and includes vibrant inkwell with bead and crest design and having two glass open inkwells; pair of candlesticks,and a letter holder. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

Pair of German Ormolu Frames with Child Scenes by Erhard & Sohne

4" (10 cm.) The matched pair of ormolu frames have vibrant lithographs of children in outdoor playful scenes,one depicts a little girl feeding ducks,and the other depicts mother and child on a garden path gathering a bouquet of flowers. The lithographs are original,and are preserved under glass. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne,

German Pair of Wall-Hanging Ormolu Medallion Plates by Erhard & Sohne

2" (5 cm.) diam. Each is of vibrant ormolu with decorative border that encloses a deeply-embossed central design of Renaissance-style man and woman in stylized costume,with original hanging hooks. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne,the pieces were illustrated in the original company catalogs.

Rare German Ormolu Apothecary Chest with Bottles by Erhard & Sohne

3" (8 cm.) A wall-hanging cabinet is of heavy card stock with lithographed paper cover,and with a facade of vibrant ormolu with Art Deco decorations. There is an opening door with handle,and a shelved interior with four original glass bottles. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1915,Erhard & Sohne,the actual piece is photographed in Kohler's book,Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories.

German Christmas Vignette with Chenille Tree

3"-4" dolls. 5" tree. Posed around an antique holiday tree with chenille branches,wooden base and ornaments,are two German all-bisque dolls,the girl with swivel head and jointed limbs with yellow painted socks,and the boy with sculpted top hat,each with original costumes. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900

Pair,German Ormolu Frames with Wonderful Childhood Scenes by Erhard & Sohne

3" (8 cm.) diam. The round frames with elaborate ormolu crest at the top of each enclose lithographs of children at play; in one scene two girls are playing croquet,and in another,they are playing with dolls. The lithographs are under original glass. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

German Wooden Doll Rooms by Gottschalk in Petite Size

24" x 1" x 10". A two room box has original ochre paint with red and blue striping,and with original wall and floor papers,the blue patterned wall paper above paper to simulate paneled wainscoting,and with lithographed paper to simulate parquet. There is an door between the rooms and original wooden cornices and original curtains. Excellent condition,some typical fading to papers. Germany,circa 1910,the rooms are ink lettered 1946/1 on the underside,Moritz Gottschalck.

German Pressed Tin Carriage and Bisque Doll with Original Costume

4" (10 cm.) carriage. The tin carriage with pressed design to simulate woven wicker has spoked wheels and original cream paint with gilt accents. Along with a bisque head doll with blonde sculpted hair,painted facial features,original body and folklore style costume. Excellent condition,original painted finish on carriage with some paint wear. Germany,circa 1890.

German Soft Metal Carriage and Bisque Doll with Original Costume

3" (8 cm.) carriage. 4" doll. The soft metal carriage with silver filigree has large spoked wheels,sunshade with original cover. Included is a bisque head doll with sculpted blonde hair,muslin body,bisque forearms,painted shoes,and wearing original factory costume. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

German Wooden Parlor Furniture with Superb Table Decoration

7" (18 cm.) Of pine wood with natural finish,the ensemble includes a tall hall mirror with shelf,and a matching settee with unusual rolled arms,rose sateen upholstery with silk fringe,along with three chairs. Included is a pedestal table with a superb decoupage of young boy and girl playing musical instruments in a garden setting. Excellent condition,some fading of upholstery. Germany,circa 1890,probably decorated for the French market.

Fine Petite Set of Walterhausen Parlor Furniture and All-Bisque Doll

3 1/2"(9 cm.) doll. 4" l. sofa. The all-bisque doll with swivel head,painted facial features and brown hair,has jointed arms and legs,painted high boots,and is wearing his original maroon knit costume and hat. Along with a set of 5 pieces of wooden-framed Walterhausen furniture in petite size with floral-patterned rose cotton upholstery and cream fringe. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1885.

Two Painted Tin Kitchen Accessories

3" (8 cm.) l. Each is of tin with paint-grained finish,including a hanging shelf,and a hinged box with hole for wall hanging,the box stenciled "Wichszeug" and designed for holding various cleaning and polishing supplies for shoes and costumes. Very good condition,few typical paint rubs. Germany,circa 1880,rare early painted tin examples with original finishes.

German Porcelain Kitchen Ware

2" (5 cm.) oil cruet. The matched set,each of white glazed stoneware porcelain is decorated with dainty blue flowers with gold trim,and stenciled name. Included are two wall-hanging hot plates,canisters for "Nudeln" and "Groupen" and "Nudeln",and a small pitcher. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Two German Painted Tin Lunch Boxes with Stenciled Designs

3" (8 cm.) oval. Each lunch box is of tin with painted finish,and each has a stenciled message "Unser taglich Brot gib uns heute" (Give us our daily bread),including oval with cream finish and blue lettering,and blue with gold lettering. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Three German Bisque Doll House Ladies in Original Costumes

7" (18 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted hair including two brunettes and a blonde with chignon,painted facial features,muslin body with bisque lower limbs,painted shoes. Each is wearing her factory-original costume. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

German Tin Kitchen Ware Set

4" (10 cm.) hanging rack. Of tin with cream finish and blue stenciled names,the set includes a hanging rack with rare cleaning supply tubs ("sand","soda" and "seife"),along with a trash can with removable lid ("Abfalle"),bucket with brush,wall-hanging "Wischtuch" (cleaning brush),dust pan,and two wall-hanging boxes for "Mehl" and "Salz" (flour and salt). Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920.

Rare German Painted Tin Newspaper Cart

3" (8 cm.) Of painted tin the newspaper cart with rack for display of daily newspapers and sign "Zeitungen" has silver tin wheels,red outlines,black pull handle,and includes old papers. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1925. The cart has the Kibri stamp of Kindler & Briel on the underside.

Wonderful German Tin Jardiniere with Garland and Birdcage

8" (20 cm.) A rectangular tin jardiniere with lattice cut-work is painted original cream with gilt and green trim,and has an attached metal arch from which an original soft metal birdcage with exotic bird is suspended. The jardiniere is fitted with wooden pots of silk flowers in a vibrant variety. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920,the jardiniere has the Kindler & Briel stamp on the underside.

Rare German Painted Tin Jardiniere

3" (8 cm.) Of creamy-painted tin with die-cut lattice trim and gold and green trim,the double-pot jardinere has an attached window-box center and is filled with original wooden-potted flowers. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1920,attributed to Kindler & Briel.

Rare German Painted Tin Push Cart by Maerklin

5" (13 cm.) Of tin with three-tiered serving trays,the cart has painted four spoked wheels and wooden handle. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,attributed to Maerklin.

German Pewter Desk Set with Green Marble Decorations

2" (5 cm.) inkwell. The pewter double inkwell with hinged caps and pencil tray has a painted green finish to simulate green marble or onyx. Also included in the set are a pair of candle sticks,ash tray,blotter,clock and two small bowls. The inkwell is marked Germany. Excellent condition. Circa 1925.

Four Rare German Dollhouse Men in Military Costumes

7" (18 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted hair and curled-tip moustache,painted facial features,muslin body and bisque lower limbs with painted shoes,and each is wearing his factory-original military uniform with detailed accessories and helmets. Excellent condition,some wear to costumes. Germany,circa 1890,very rare dollhouse models to find.

German Pewter Cigar Cutter and Liquor Service

3/4"l. cigar cutter. Including a pewter cigar cutter which actually hinges up and down. Along with a wooden bent wood box which contains an original set of clear glass wine or liquor bottle with lid,and with two tall fluted glasses. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,very rare to find.

Two Rare German Dollhouse Gentlemen

6 1/2"(17 cm.) Each has bisque shoulder head with sculpted hair and painted facial features,muslin body,bisque lower limbs and painted shoes. Included is rare Chauffeur with sculpted black-brimmed brown hat,moustache and original uniform with leather belt and leggings; and Professor with wide sculpted moustache and painted spectacles,factory-original suit with bow tie and handkerchief. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Two Rare Doll House Accessories

3 1/2"(9 cm.) h. umbrella stand. Including an umbrella stand with wooden base,nickel shaft and frame,and containing painted tin and metal umbrellas in different colors; along with a parrot stand with wooden base and brass frame with swinging perch on which is a colorful metal exotic parrot. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Rare German Pewter Service for Mulled Wine,and Glass Labeled Wine Bottles

2 1/2"(6 cm.) bottle. The double-handled pewter-framed wine service has green glass interior,pewter lid and spoon,and four pewter-framed mugs with green glass inserts. Also included are four miniature wine bottles with original paper labels including Kirsch,Dubonnet,and Cerises (cherry brandy). Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Nine German Wooden Wine or Liquor Bottles with Labels

2 1/2"(6 cm.) Each of the wooden bottles has painted finish and six have their original paper labels of various wines or spirits. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910.

Early Biedermeier Well-Furnished Room Box with Rare Accessories

20" x 15" x 17". The wooden-framed room has original exterior paper simulating brick,two side windows with constructed panes,and original grey painted interior walls with paper panels edged with embossed gilt papers. A gilded metal gas lamp with crystal fringe hangs at the center,and another similar gas lamp with milk glass globe is on the side wall. The room is furnished with a beautiful set of carved dark wooden furniture with rich blue upholstery,comprising settee,four chairs,hall mirror and table,and another table with inlay design is at the side entrance. There is an Austrian ceramic parlor stove,folding easel,porcelain figural vase,wonderful pewter pieces at the table,two miniature steins with pewter lids,wall hangings including a large framed painting of Franz Joseph II,flanked by two smaller images of royalty. Two bisque dollhouse men in uniform stand at the table. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1880.

Three German Kitchenwares

5" (13 cm.) butter mold. Including a glass bottle butter mold with cast iron grinder and wooden handle and paddle; along with a blue tin coffee grinder with gold stenciling,brass cap with wooden-tipped iron handle; and tin meat grinder with ornate blue cast iron frame and wooden handle. Germany,circa 1890. Excellent condition.

German Wooden Blue and White Kitchen by Moritz Gottschalk with Original Furnishings

23" x 14" x 15". The wooden framed kitchen has original ochre-painted exterior with blue trim,and original wall and floor papers to simulate wall and floor tiles. There is a ceiling border with a lively scene of children at play,and an unusual window at one angled corner with opening bottom windows and built-in Gottschalk small cardboard panes. The kitchen has its original wooden painted white furniture with blue and gold accents,comprising cupboard,work table,large hanging plate shelf,smaller hanging shelf,bench,stool,table and two chairs. Accessories include various glazed white stoneware canisters and cruets with stenciled food names,Petroleum can,tin salt box,sugar loaves,and more. Good as found condition,with original finishes and furniture in played with and loved condition. Germany,circa 1910,Moritz Gottschalk.

German White Glazed Stoneware Kitchen Rack and Utensils

7" (18 cm.) Of fine glazed white stoneware/porcelain,the flat-back hanging rack is decorated with a figural head,and has three wooden-handled kitchen utensils: spoon,mallet,and sieve spoon. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Rare German White Stoneware Kitchenware

3" (8 cm.) fish mold. Each is of a fine glazed white stoneware,with holes designed for hanging on kitchen walls. Included is a pair of very rare fish molds,another unusual fish mold with tail,two pudding molds,two funnels with handles,rare sieve,handled scoop with draining holes,bowl with draining holes,leaf-shaped mold and a leaf dish. There are 11 pieces. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Two German Lithographed Tin Lunch Buckets

2 1/2"(6 cm.) Each is tinplate with double-hinged lid and bail handle; the lunch bucket could be opened from either side. Each has vivid lithographed designs,one with colorful birds on lid and four sides,and the other with embossed sides that are painted yellow and scenes of dog and parrot in homey settings on the lid. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Set of German Porcelain Canisters

2" (5 cm.) The set of eight porcelain lidded canisters are shaded blue to white and have gold tipped lids,with black stenciled labels in old Germanic script. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Four German White Porcelain Kitchen Ware

2 1/2"(6 cm.) h. The matched set of decorated glazed white porcelain/stoneware includes a set of oil and vinegar cruets,and wall-hanging boxes for "Mehl" and "Salz",each decorated with dainty blue flowers and gilt edging. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

Three 19th Century Cast Iron Kitchenware for Children

8" (20 cm.) l. scale. Including a cast iron scale with two brass trays marked J&P France,a long-handled waffle grill,and a six-sectioned petal-shaped waffle grill with double handles. Excellent. Late 19th century.

Early Cast Iron and Metal Stove with Brass Label

8" (20 cm.) l. The heavy sheet metal stove has hinged oven doors,cast iron stove top with rare set-in long-handled cooking pot,brass water heater with brass faucet built into the stove front,brass knobs and towel bar,and a tin chimney with adjustable flue. There is an early brass plate on the stove front that reads "Playthings Barcelona". Excellent condition. Late 19th century.

German Wooden and Wire Kitchenware

4" (10 cm.) wooden box. Including a wooden box with paint-grained finish and black stenciled word "Putzkasten" (the box was designed to hold supplies for cleaning shoes or clothes),wooden wall-hanging box "Salz",wire wall-hanging basket for eggs,and a wire rack with wooden handles for toast. Excellent condition. Germany,late 19th century.

Rare Early German Lithographed Card Stock Sign

5" (13 cm.) Of very thick card stock in die-cut shape of a store sign,covered with lithographed paper to simulate slate board (for writing of daily specials) and stenciled frame. Very good condition. Germany,circa 1880,very rare to find.

Large German Bisque Doll House Man with Full Beard

9" (23 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with sculpted jet-black hair,moustache and very full beard,painted facial features,black brows,brown eyes,muslin body,bisque lower arms and legs,painted ankle boots,wearing antique black woolen suit over white work shirt,and with wonderful leather suspenders. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Collection of Early Tinned Foods

1"-2". Eighteen tins of food in various shape,each with its original paper label range from Bismark Hering to Erdbeer Bon-bons to Junge Brechbonen (young green beans) to lobster. Germany/French,early 20th century. The miniatures of the early tinned foods are extremely difficult to find.

German Wooden Sausage Shop,Possibly Christian Hacker

18" x 14" x 9". A wooden-framed shop with shop windows and open doorway has ochre paint with sienna trim on the front columns,an arched crest with lithographed clock,and two decorative panels at the front advertising the shop's specialty of "Wurstwaren" (sausage). There are decorative panels and hanging hooks at the back wall,and a long counter. The shop contains a plentitude of meats and poultry,some on plates and others hanging on the wall,along with a butcher block and barrels. There is a tin scale at the back,and the hearty paper mache butcher in original clothes stands ready for an order with a cleaver in his hand. Excellent condition,some over-painting of exterior walls,but the Wurstwaren panels and clock are original,floor papers original. Germany,circa 1890,possibly Christian Hacker.

Rare German Wooden Doll Room with Lithographed Architectural Details

20" x 12" x 12". The wooden-framed room with decorative columns at the front in natural wooden with ebony trim has a wooden base and ceiling moldings in natural finish. The interior walls are lithographed to appear as an actual room with details of wall paper,windows,doors,lavish draperies,mirrors,prints and even architectural trim such as paneled wainscoting. The paper lithographed floor is designed to simulate wooden parquet. There is a blown emerald green glass dome with two rows of suspended beads,and the room is furnished with a chestnut-framed settee and chairs in luxurious green velvet upholstery,along with matching table. There is a Maerklin parlor stove at the back,an easel with framed lithograph,an Art Nouveau lady stature with clock,metal parlor lamp,other accessories,and two bisque dolls with sculpted blonde hair and pretty antique costumes. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,a well-constructed and rare room that combines the traditional wooden room box with the lithographed designs found on folding rooms. $1800/2500

German Pewter Inkwell with Pen and Blotter

3" (8 cm.) The pewter double inkwell with lids in elaborate shape has a center candle stick with blotter and ink pen. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

German Richly-Painted Soft Metal Jardiniere and Birdcage

5" (13 cm.) The soft metal jardiniere with three-leg pedestal base and six-sided filigree railing on the jardiniere has a centering soft metal gilt birdcage with hanging ring and bird; and with vibrant original gilt painting,highlighted with red accents. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Two German Soft Metal Accessories

2" (5 cm.) l. magazine rack. Including a floor-standing magazine rack with handle,decorated in vibrant colors of black,red and gold; along with a wall-hanging cuckoo clock with brilliant colors of silver,red and green,with swinging weights and pendulum,moving clock hands. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900.

German Pewter Parlor Stove in Rare Original Box

4" (10 cm.) A metal parlor stove with elaborate details including ornamental finial,painted "flames" in the stove windows,and sculpted details,is presented in its original factory box with an image of the stove on its lid. The box is ink-lettered "8080/."w Excellent unplayed with condition.

Early German Glass Accessories

3" (8 cm.) l. double compote. An assortment of green blown glass includes a very rare gilded soft metal double compote with looped handle and having a matched pair of ruffled green bowls; along with a green labeled wine bottle,a green pitcher and a green bowl with white glass edgings,and a set of eight clear goblets with tall green stems. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Rare Early French Card Board Recamier with Gold Paper Edging

8" (20 cm.) l. The firm card paper recamier is covered with lithographed paper to simulate exotic woods and is edged with gold-paper borders to simulate bronze. The rolled edges are elegantly-shaped and the bed has original silk cover. French,circa 1830. Excellent condition with some wear to silk. An extremely rare piece of early furniture in classic French Empire style.

Early French Brass and Gilt Metal Mirror

5" (13 cm.) An arched top mirror is set with a very elaborate frame with scroll and shield designs,and hanging loop. The mirror is enclosed at the back with bent brass flaps. Excellent condition of frame,mirror needs re-silvering. French,mid 19th century.

Early and Rare French Card Paper Desk with Gilt Paper Appliques

5" (13 cm.) h. The firm-sided card stock desk with roll top has lithographed paper cover to simulate rosewood,with four working drawers,fitted interior niches,original desk pad with scissors and papers,and superb appliqued gold embossed trim overall. A medallion at the center is inscribed "souvenir"; the desk may have begun as a "boite de bon-bons" with its later purpose to be as a dollhouse furnishing. Excellent condition,the roll-top functions well,and the papers are beautifully preserved. French,early 19th century.

Four Superb Early French Cardboard/Wooden Furnishings

3" (8 cm.) h. table. Each is of very firm-sided cardboard or light-wood frame that is covered with lithographed paper to simulate rosewood or inlay. Comprising a small round pedestal table,a mantel clock with lithographed face,and a pair of chairs with original rose silk upholstery. Each of the pieces is decorated with lavish embossed gold paper edgings and trim. French,early 19th century. Wonderfully-preserved rare furniture pieces and accessories are nearly impossible to find,especially in this condition.

Three German Bisque Doll House Dolls in Original Costumes

4 1/2"(11 cm.) largest. Each has bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted hair,painted features,original muslin body,bisque limbs,painted shoes and each is wearing its original costume,the little boy in wonderful brown velvet suit with gilt metal anchor emblem. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1880.

Early Painted Tin Baby Carriage with Early Doll

3 1/2"(9 cm.) The painted tin carriage with spoked wheels and silk-covered sunshade contains a small bisque doll with painted eyes and features,tied into her original bunting that matches the silk carriage blanket. Excellent condition. Mid-19th century,Germany.

Lithographed Tin Child's Convertible High Chair/Table,With Painted Tin Bench

6" (15 cm.) high chair. Of painted tin with stenciled designs in a childhood theme,the furniture can be used a high chair,or hinged over,it forms into a child's wheel chair with attached table. There is a food tray with toy beads,and a foot rest. When the chair/table is formed a design of the alphabet is seen; or as a highchair there is a sleeping dog. Along with a painted tin bench with blue striping and floral medallion. Very good condition,some paint rubs,original finish. Possibly Evans and Cartwright,English,mid-19th century.

Rare Early French Parlor Stove as Candy Container

8" (20 cm.) A three-tiered parlor stove that is covered with patterned blue beads to simulated tapestry has a reclining lion coronet and gilded claw feet,faux-ash door and wooden stove pipe. The stove is decorated liberally with embossed gilt papers and the top is removable,presumably for its original use as a candy container. Excellent condition. French,mid-19th century,the elegant parlor stove was presented originally as a "boite de bon-bons" from a luxury Parisian candy store,with later use designed as a doll house furnishing.

Matched pair of German Ormolu-Framed Mirrors by Erhard & Sohne

4 1/2"(11 cm.) The matched pair of mirrors are gilt-ormolu framed with ribbon-bow design at the crest. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,Erhard & Sohne.

Very Rare German Clock by Erhard & Sonhe with Ormolu Facade

5 1/2"(14 cm.) The early tall-case clock with rounded crest is of wood with ormolu-paper trim on the facade that frames the glass pendulum window in which pendulum and weights are freely-suspended. The clock face is lithographed Roman numerals and the gilt metal clock hands turn in unison. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1880,Erhard & Sohne,probably for the French market,the outstanding piece was presented in their catalog,and this actual piece was photographed in Kohler's Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories.

Elegant French Gilt Metal Curio Cabinet

4" (10 cm.) Of finest quality metal with rich gilt finish that enhances the sculpted detail,the curio cabinet has fancy crown and feet,mirrored back with glass shelves,and very detailed sculpting on the sides. The glass front door opens and closes. Excellent condition. French,mid-19th century

Early German Wooden Fireplace with Marble Top and Early Ormolu-Framed Faux-Oil Painting

6" (15 cm.) l. fireplace. The wooden framed fireplace has black-painted finish on frame and columns that center the fireplace interior with patterned gilt-paper design. There is a marble mantel and gilt soft-metal fireplace hearth fender. Included is an ormolu-framed "painting" with unusual lacquer-like finish lending a look of an early darkened oil painting,original paper label on the reverse. Excellent condition. Germany for the French market,mid-19th century.

Rare German Silver-Ormolu Tea Service by Erhard & Sohne

2 1/2"(6 cm.) pot. The earliest work of the Erhard & Sohne firm was of the silver-finish as this set,comprising a lidded pot,creamer,footed sugar bowl,and five cups and saucers. Excellent condition. Germany,Erhard & Sohne,circa 1890

German Painted Tin Bedroom Furniture by Rock & Graner

5" (13 cm.) l. beds. Each is of pressed tin with painted brown finish to simulate rosewood,and includes two beds (one with ball feet,and the other with spindled feet),oval table with fancily-shaped top,chest of drawers that appears to have four drawers with punched key holes but actually has one opening door with painted yellow shelved interior; small cabinet with fretwork edging; and a small table with drawer. Excellent condition,one ball foot missing,scratches on small table top. Germany,circa 1875,Rock & Graner.

Two German All-Bisque Dolls in Christmas Vignette

3 1/2" dolls. Each of the dolls is all-bisque with jointed arms and legs,blonde mohair wig,one with blue glass eyes and one-piece head and torso,the other with painted eyes,swivel head and painted yellow stockings,each with antique costume. Along with an antique feather tree with glass balls on wooden stand,and a faux-bear rug with red flannel lining. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890

German Painted Tin Furniture by Rock & Graner

4 1/2" (11 cm.) w. dressing table. Each is of pressed tin with painted brown finish to simulate rosewood,including a dressing table with speckled painted top to simulate marble; oval table-top dressing mirror on hinged brackets; child's potty chair (no tray),and child's table with faux-marble painted top. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1876,Rock & Graner.

German Soft Metal Wall Clock and Magazine Holder

1 1/2 " (4 cm.) The wooden-backed soft metal clock with original gilt finish and black clock face with gilt numbers,has movable hands and swinging pendulum; along with an elaborately-filigree carved soft metal magazine holder with hinged flap. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Very Rare German Soft Metal Wall-Hanging Key Cabinet

3" (8 cm.) The soft metal cabinet with flat-back to hang on the wall has grill-like pattern on the front along with a center medallion of two keys,and hinges open to reveal the interior with five silver soft metal keys hanging on hooks; further hooks are along the bottom outside edge. Along with a silver/gilt wall-hanging magazine rack. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Early German Biedermeier Room in Petite Size with Wonderful Furnishings

23" x 10" x 11". The wooden framed room with ochre-painted exterior and base has brown painted front columns with gold accents and original interior wall and floor papers,the floor to simulate an elaborate parquet design. The wall papers feature paneled sections with intricate borders and then with further borders around the ceiling level. There are two back windows with pressed and gilded card stock valences in an intricate carved design,with lace curtains. The furnishings are highlighted by a wooden parlor set with lithographed paper covers to simulate elaborate inlays,comprising silk upholstered sofa,three matching upholstered chairs,dessert buffet,hall mirror,and parlor table. There is a crystal chandelier,a rare soft metal hanging shelf,ceramic parlor stove,clock under glass dome,and various framed prints and other accessories. Three bisque dolls are included,one being a soldier with original factory uniform,along with a paper mache gentleman in original soldier uniform. Excellent condition. Germany,mid-19th century,a rare early room with rare lithographed furnishings and wonderful accessories and people.

Very Rare German Soft Metal Jardiniere with Flowered Plant and Birdcage

6" (15 cm.) The soft metal rounded jardiniere with a fancy pedestal base has filigree railing and an attached tall curving plant with red flowers,and with attached hook for hanging a bird cage. The jardiniere is painted original brown to simulate bronze with gold accents,green plant with silver and red trim. Excellent condition,some paint wear on top of plant. Germany,circa 1890.

German Painted Tin Hall Rack Featuring a Frame with Silk Embroidery

3" (8 cm.) Oval painted tin frame with original black finish has soft metal hanging racks with gold accents on each side,and hooks for hanging coats on the bottom edge. The frame encloses its original ivory silk panel having colorful silk embroidered flowers. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1885.

Two Rare German Soft Metal Painted Accessories

5 " (14 cm.) screen. Including a three-part folding screen with elaborate filigree to simulate carving,original painting and original green silk panels and bows. Along with a parlor stove with front and side gilt medallions. Excellent condition. Germany,late 19th century.

German Wooden Furniture with Lithographed Paper Designs in Petite Size

6 " (17 cm.) The wooden furniture with lithographed paper cover in brown and black to simulate elaborate carving and inlay comprises a tall hall mirror,armoire with opening door,oval pedestal parlor table,bed,and side chair. The furniture is constructed with unusual dove-tailing,and the mirror has an ink inscription on the back "No 73a Puppenspiegel" and Gesetzlich geschutz stamp,along with a maker's stamp depicting a cupid with arrow and the initials E.G. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,possibly C.G. Einhorn who registered the term "puppenstuben" in 1888. A rare set with designed maker's mark,the furniture combines carving with lithography for a very luxury look.

German Bisque Doll House Man in Military Garb with Antique Photograph

7" (18 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with brown painted hair and moustache,brown painted eyes,muslin body,bisque lower limbs,wearing military costume. Included with the doll is a vintage hand-tinted photograph in frame of a soldier wearing the same costume.

German Pewter Standing Candelabrum

4" (10 cm.) h. The standing pewter candelabra has a tall center candle stick encircled by a pewter ring which supports three additional candle sticks. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910.

Fabulous Group of German Pewter and Soft Metal Accessories

4" (10 cm.) teapot on frame. Comprising a tiered dessert plate (signed W.G.) with original knives (signed Germany); along with another tiered serving dish which contains six footed egg cups which are arranged in cut-outs around the top,with the lower plate designed for toasts; and with a superb tea kettle which rests upon an elaborate frame,designed to easily tip for pouring (igned Germany). Excellent condition. Germany,the dessert plate by Gerlach,circa 1890,three very rare and wonderfully-preserved accessories.

German Pewter Footed Tureen with Dishes

3" (8 cm.) diam. tureen. Of heavy metal pewter with raised designs,comprising a large footed tureen with double handles and lid,three double-handled bowls,two small plates and two cups. Excellent condition. Marked "Germany". Circa 1890.

Very Rare German Pewter Candlestick with Framed Lithopane

5" (13 cm.) The Renaissance-style pewter frame is posed upon a self base,and has an attached candlestick at the back. The frame encloses a sculpted lithopane of a young girl which appears only as a sculpture until the candle is lit,when the hidden image appears. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1885,the framed lithopanes were very cherished luxury objects,and extremely rare in this miniature size.

Fine Bronze-Mounted Enameled Vase with Rare Candlesticks

4" (10 cm.) h. vase. The cobalt blue enamel vase with hand-painted porcelain scene of a woman with mandolin is within a finely-wrought bronze form with scrolled handles. Along with a pair of metal candlesticks in unusual combination design of silver and gilt. Excellent condition. Austrian/Germany,late 19th century.

German Wooden Room with Well-Furnished Interior and Two Early Dolls

19" x 12" x 13". A pentagonal-shaped wooden room with spindled front columns and original dark brown painted exterior and columns has originally papered walls and floor,with ceiling paper border,and is decorated with a hanging chandelier of gilded metal and cranberry glass drops,hand woven old carpet,a set of bent-wood parlor furnishings with red velvet upholstery,tall hall mirror with marble shelf,Harrass black wooden lady's desk,bronze jardiniere with wooden planter of flowers,gilded soft metal clock,various prints,and accessories including plate of tragant apples,bronze-finished bust,Jasperware figurine,pair of framed silhouettes,and a little trunk. The room is peopled by an early paper mache gentleman,and a German porcelain lady in very fine original costume and with rare coiffure. Excellent condition. Germany,mid-19th century.

Very Rare German Cast Iron and Enamel Parlor Stove

9" (23 cm.) The cylindrical-shaped parlor stove has heavy cast iron claw feet and cast iron doors. The stove is clad in blue enamel with fretwork design around the top edge and with a brass cap. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1870.

German Green Painted Tin Parlor Stove Attributed to Maerklin

5" (13 cm.) Of forest-green painted tin,the parlor stove has scored impressions to simulate brick or stone,filigree cornice with gold accents,hinged brass opening door,and a stove pipe at the back. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,attributed to Maerklin.

German Cream-Painted Tin Parlor Stove Attributed to Maerklin

5" (13 cm.) Of cream-painted tin with scored impressions as though of brick,the parlor stove has a filigree coronet with gold accents,brass opening door at the front,and a stove-pipe hole at the back. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,attributed to Maerklin.

Small German Painted Parlor Stove,Possibly Rock & Graner

4" (10 cm.) The painted brown tin parlor stove with scored impressions to simulate stone has fleur-de-lis filigree cornice,painted oven and ash doors,and a painted medallion of wild flowers. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1875,possibly Rock & Graner

German Tin Painted Parlor Stove,Possibly Rock & Graner

6" (15 cm.) The tin parlor stove with scored impressions to simulate stone has a tin fleur-de-lis border at the top,hinged grilled door,and small ash door at the bottom,along with a medallion with painted floral design. Excellent condition. Germany,possibly Rock & Graner,circa 1875.

German Painted Tin Fireplace with Marble Top and Mirror

3 " (9 cm.) h. fireplace. The painted tin fireplace has painted brown tin insert with gilded tin frame and marble top. Along with a narrow tall mirror with brass frame and ormolu crest. The fireplace has ink script writing on the underbase indicating style and,possibly,the maker. Germany,circa 19880.

Petite German Wooden Furnished Doll House Rooms by Christian Hacker

25" x 12" x 12". The wooden two room doll house has three triple-paned windows at the back with original wooden cornices and opening bottom windows,The exterior has original ochre-finish with red-striping,and the base and front columns are painted brown and ochre with black accents. The house has original wall and floor papers,open doorway between the rooms,and an hanging chandelier in each room. The house has wooden furniture with warm golden original finish,and comprises: dining table with built-in extension leaves,along with matching dessert buffet,little pedestal table and six chairs. There is a matching sewing table with fitted interior,and a bedroom ensemble with mirrored dresser,marble-top mirrored dressing table,fitted bed,and marble-top night-stand. Various prints and mirrors hang on the walls,and the table is set with original cutlery attached to little napkins,pewter serving dishes and candle sticks,soft metal basket with fruit,and there is a soft metal clock on the wall. Three bisque-head dolls live in the house along with their painted metal brown dog. Excellent condition,original wall and floor papers and exterior finish,curtains are replaced although cornices are original. Germany,circa 1900,the house is by Christian Hacker,and the wooden furniture is by Schneegass & Sohne. A delightful well-furnished original room box.

Two German Tin Penny Toys

3" (8 cm.) clock. Each is lithographed tin with fanciful details,including clock as penny bank with movable hands,and bird cage with colorful exotic bird. Germany,circa 1910. Very good condition.

Vignette of Christmas Scene with Rocking Horse and Boy

6" doll. Comprising a bisque head doll with sculpted short brown hair and painted facial features,closed mouth,muslin body and bisque limbs,painted shoes,wearing (very frail) theatrical costume and having applied moustache,attributed to Simon and Halbig. Along with a miniature feather tree in wooden box planter,early fireplace with lithographed paper cover and soft metal inserts,and a wooden pull toy horse on wheeled platform with sculpted mane and tail,and faux-leather harness. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

German Wooden Market Stall For the Holiday Season

13" x 12" x 9". A wooden market stall with roof,counter and back shelving has ochre painting with card-stock green roof edged with yellow striping. The roof is decorated with garlands of silver tinsel and holiday decorations,and two small feather trees sit at each end of the stall. The shelves and counter are chock-filled with holiday toys,highlighted by a tin penny toy Polichinelle bank,wooden skis and poles,a box of pressed cardboard animals,Erzebirge wooden animals,soft metal figures,and more. A paper mache man stands at the counter. Excellent condition,some repaint to the store. Germany,circa 1900,a delightful presentation of a German market scene at Christmas time with fine old toys and novelties.

German Lithographed Tin Jumping Jack Penny Toy

3" (8 cm.) The lithographed tin penny toy with colorful harlequin costume has jointing at shoulders and legs,and when string is pulled,he moves his arms and legs up and down in jumping jack fashion. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1915.

Collection of Miniature Holiday Cookies and Treats

3"l. wooden tray. Included are four glass dishes or covered trays with faux-cookies or cakes,a double-handled tray with breads,a wooden baker's tray with gingerbread,and a tin box with Santa image. Excellent condition. Early 20th century.

Two German Lithographed Tin "Spar-Automat" Candy Dispenser Banks

6" (15 cm.) Of lithographed tin,the candy dispensers were toy-sized version of the store candy dispensers presented by chocolatiers. Designed for home use and to inspire the saving of pennies in order to purchase more candy,the child could put a coin in the bank and receive a small candy. These two examples still have coins in the banks,and decorated with wonderful images of children from the 1920s and 1930s. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1930.

Two German Bisque Dolls with Christmas Tree

6" (15 cm.) tree. Including German bisque shoulder head lady with blonde sculpted hair,painted facial features,muslin body,bisque limbs,antique costume; along with all-bisque brown complexioned boy with swivel head and painted black hair in antique sailor costume. And with antique chenille tree on wooden base with decorations. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890.

Wonderful German Wooden Red-Cabinet Grocery Store,Model 3125,by Moritz Gottschalk

24" x 18" x 11". The wooden store with slightly-angled sides has original ochre-painted exterior and apple-green painted interior with darker green and gilt striping and accents. An elaborately carved cornice is decorated with swags and garlands that center a lithographed clock,and there is a pair of decorative columns at the front. The back wall has 12 wooden food or spice drawers with original red painted finish and silver-tin banners with incised food names. The open display niches are arch-shaped,and there are two tall side cabinets with decorative cornices. The floor is papered in a parquet fashion,an d there is a matched apple-green painted counter with elaborate applique carved trim. A German porcelain doll with wig and antique red cotton dress and hat stands in the shop. Excellent condition,floor papers somewhat worn; all paints,trims and papers are original. Germany,circa 1895. Nearly identical stores with different combinations of decorative elements can be seen in Cieslik's Reprints of Moritz Gottschalk catalogs. This store is stamped "Gesetzlich geschutz!" on the side and pencil inscribed "1460/3125 cki (?) 12 1/20" on the underside along with another purple Geschutz stamp. A fabulous all original store in appealing size with wonderful decorative elements.

German Wooden Store in Transitional Style with Store Front Windows

31" x 16" x 11". The wide wooden store with warm natural finish that enhances the nicely-grained wood is highlighted by two detachable store front windows with rich architectural decorations including paneling,shaped columns and carved crests. Those same details are repeated on the center section of interior shelving which is flanked by two sets of eight wooden drawers with tin labels bearing the content names. These include bon-bons and kaffee,but also rare names such as "fenchel" (fennel) and "datteln" (old German word for dates). The walls and floor have original papers,with the floor designed to appear as parquet,and there is a matching store counter,wooden scale with brass trays,rare convertible chair/ladder,barrels and stoneware jugs. Excellent condition with fine original finish,one drawer knob is replaced. Germany,circa 1900,the maker is unknown but the quality of workmanship and design is most winsome.

German Wooden Grocery Store with 12 Labeled Drawers

22" x 10" x 9". A wooden framed store with slightly-angled sides has original dark green painted exterior and base,original wall and floor papers,and decorative front columns in painted light brown color with black and silver decorative accents that match the painting of the interior shelving and counter. The back wall features two sets of 6 food or spice drawers flanking a center mirrored-back display niche and enhanced by a decorative railing and crest above. The drawers have silver-tin labels with black lettered names. There is matching shelving at each side and a matching counter. Included is a cast iron scale with built-in weights and brass trays. Very good condition. Germany,circa 1915,the store is pencil marked "5634" on the underside.

German Wooden Store with Unusual Angled Store Front Windows

30" x 15" x 12. The wide wooden store has painted pale-green exterior and base,and has golden oak or chestnut interior with natural finish. The walls and floor are papered,the floor to simulate parquet,and the walls with a delightfully-patterned paper that combines several borders and panels and is finished at the ceiling level with a border of classic playful gnomes. The store is framed by an unusual pair of store front panels that are angled in "corner cabinet" style,have arched windows,decorative crest,black edging,and exterior window ledges for flower pots. Shelving and drawers extend the width of the back wall with a decorative crest franked by two decorative railings and showcasing a display shelf. There are 22 wooden food and spice drawers,each with a banner-shaped tin label with impressed name of food,and a wide center display area and storekeeper's shelf. A counter sits in the middle with a brass scale and box of weights. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910,rare features of the store include the angled store-front cabinets and original wallpaper with gnome border.

Group of Antique Accessories

3" (8 cm.) bust. Included is a bust with bronze finish in the Grecian style,a small world globe on ebony base,leather covered stationery holder with front flap,ormolu faux-clock with copper-plated statue to simulate bronze,wonderful three-part frame with Mozart-like lithographs and easel back,and a pair of brass opera glasses (lens lacking). Very good/excellent condition. Late 19th century.

Fine Fruitwood Carved Bedroom Furnishings with Marble Tops

10" (25 cm.) bed length. Of a beautifully-finished fruitwood,possibly cherry,the ensemble includes a bed with carved crest and having original wooden slats and mattress; with matching three-drawer chest,smaller chest with mirror,and two night stands,the latter all with polished white marble or onyx tops and having carved bone or glass bead pulls. The furniture appears to be of a set,but has some scaling differences. The pieces would fit nicely into a larger scale doll house,or would display beautifully with antique dolls about 10"-12". Excellent condition. Possibly French,mid-19th century.

Early Wooden Doll House on Original Stand Known as "Spanish House"

40" x 42" x22" (actual house) 72"h. with stand. A wooden-framed house with arched cut-out card stock to form windows at the sides,and open front,features four large open rooms,each on each floor flanking a wide center hallway with a very high staircase with detailed railing leading to the second floor. The two lower-floor rooms are actually each divided into two smaller rooms,each suggesting an anteroom with its private cloistered area behind. There is a extensive fretwork trim including a railing around the roof line with four corner posts,forming a railing in front of each room,and edging the window ledges at the sides. The actual rooms are 15"h. and would beautifully display dolls in the 10"- 12" size. The house has a separate wooden platform with tapered legs that perfectly displays the house,if desired. Excellent condition structurally,the interior has original or early wall papers that are extensively worn,the floors are natural wood. Continental,the house was acquired by The Boys' Collection from a Spanish estate,mid-19th century.

German Wooden Store for Luxury Nouveautes de Paris with Rare Doll & Ormolu Chandelier

25" x 12" x 9". The wooden shop with original painted finish,grey exterior and cream column and interior with grey and gold accents,has built-in shelving along the back walls with arched display niches,and a gracefully-curved crest with faux-clock at the center. There is a matching counter and a superb ormolu-framed crystal chandelier that suspends over the counter. A fine French bisque lady doll with painted hair and facial features,and wearing her original silk costume with rose silk trim,is standing behind the counter. The shop is filled with a plethora of lady's toiletries and accessories,including a lovely beveled mirror with candle holders,a miniature ormolu table and chairs,butterfly-embossed box,three ormolu boxes with glass lids,another ormolu mirror in the Art Nouveau style,bronze and ormolu cabinet with beveled glass doors and Cupid heads,gilt metal bust of Art Nouveau lady,brushes,combs,boxes of powder and toiletries,early miniature perfume bottles and more. Excellent condition of shop and contents. Germany,circa 1890,the shop has various pencil inscriptions on the underside,for the French market,with wonderful presentation of lady's Nouveautes de Paris from the end of the 19th century,including many rare pieces.

Petite German Ormolu Chair with Green Leather Upholstery by Erhard & Sohne

3" (8 cm.) The petite throne-style chair with shield and crest design at the back,elaborately-scrolled feet and arms has applied green leather seat and back. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,the actual piece is photographed in Kohler's Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories,and is a very rare tiny child-sized chair.

Crystal Chandelier with Opaline Accents

5" (13 cm.) The elegant chandelier is composed of multi-faceted crystals that cascade on hidden wire frame,accented at the mid-frame with opaline rods,that are repeated as drops about the ball-shaped bottom section,and with large prismatic crystal drop at the center bottom. Excellent condition. Circa 1890.

Two German Ormolu Mirrors by Erhard & Sohne

3" x 2 " largest. Each is of richly-embellished ormolu with elaborate detail of sculpting,with original mirrors. Excellent condition. Germany,Erhard & Sohne,circa 1900.

Very Fine Dainty Crystal Chandelier

4 " (11 cm.) An upper wire rim is strung with tiniest glass beads that form into arc-shapes with prismatic crystal drops at each tip; large prismatic crystal drop from that rim and are captured below with two further rims of tiniest glass beads that form into 8 candle arms and are decorated with glass bead swags; a crystal ball suspends at the bottom. Excellent condition. Circa 1885.

German Ormolu Hall Mirror with Rare Shelf Arrangement

7" (18 cm.) Of rich ormolu,the floor-standing hall mirror is framed in a faux-bamboo style with lower shelf having an elaborate filigree apron,and two circular shelves above for decorative objects. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne,the actual piece is photographed in Kohler's Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories.

German Ormolu and Green Glass Fish Bowl by Erhard & Sohne

3 " (9 cm.) An ormolu three-leg pedestal with impressed design and tiny ball tips supports a blown green glass fish bowl. Excellent condition. Germany,Erhard & Sohne,circa 1900,the actual piece was photographed in Kohler's Ormolu Dollhouse Accessories.

German Wooden Doll House Store

26" x 14" x 11". The wooden framed store with original cream-painted exterior with brown painted front columns and store shelves edged with gold accents,is constructed with an opening back door,and has a back wall of built-in shelving,and two side shelves in Art Nouveau style,along with a matching counter. A brass lamp with glass beads hangs over the counter. The walls and floor have original paper with unusual design and borders. The shop is fitted with a wonderful array of lady's finery related to weddings,including seven porcelain mannequin heads with various veils,various antique bonnets,boxes of lace,trim,bouquets of flowers,a pair of porcelain pots with flowering plants,mirrors,other wedding ephemera,and a bisque lady doll in original satin gown,with another glass-eyes bisque doll stands at the counter. An antique brooch pin that in inscribed "Sophie" is pinned to the wall. Excellent condition,some typical wear to the store original papers. Germany,circa 1910,the store is by Moritz Gottschalk,inscribed "434/8" on the underside; the contents are antique,a wonderful nostalgic memory of "Sophie's Wedding".

German Ormolu Mirror Easel with Framed Engraving

2 " (6 cm.) A very dainty table-top double mirror with easel back is elaborately trimmed with ormolu garlands and swags,and is surmounted by a framed oval lithograph. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

Pair,German Ormolu Frames with Original Portrait Lithographs

4" (10 cm.) The simple oval frames with garland decoration at the crown contain images of royalty,probably Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife Augusta Viktoria. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1900,Erhard & Sohne.

Very Rare German Silver Ormolu Music Box by Erhard & Sohne

1 " (4 cm.) Of silver ormolu with gilt ormolu lid and base,the music box has a wonderful repousse vignette on the front depicting a Punch and Judy scene,with repousee floral scenes on the sides and lid. A music box is hidden inside,and when the handle at the back is turned,a tinkling musical tune is heard. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,Erhard & Sohne,the actual piece is photographed in Kohler's German Ormolu Accessories.

Very Rare German Ormolu and Silver Bells

2" (5 cm.) The ormolu frame has a ring handle and cabriole-shaped frame that encloses three silver bells that give a gentle sound when rung. The legs are well-shaped claw feet. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1890,Erhard & Sohne.

German Ormolu Bird Cage on Stand by Erhard & Sohne

7" (18 cm.) The elegantly-scrolled stand with lower shelf that is deeply-embossed has a hanging loop from which is suspended a wire-framed ormolu bird cage that encloses an exotic bird on a perch. Excellent condition. Germany,Erhard & Sohne,circa 1900.

German Ormolu Lady's Accessories

3" (8 cm.) mirror. A trio of ormolu accessories include a table top mirror within an elaborate hinged mirror with frame,and hand mirror and matching hair brush with deeply-sculpted foliage design and spiral-twist handles. Excellent condition,silvering worn on glass mirror. Germany,circa 1890,Erhard & Sohne.

Two German Glass Ceiling Lamps

4" (10 cm.) h,. of blue lamp from ceiling cap to bottom of lamp. Comprising a milk glass lamp with painted blue shade to simulate gathers and tassels,having a brass shaft and ceiling cap with crystal drops; along with a petal shaped shade with ruffled edge. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1930.

Outstanding German Wooden Bedroom Set in Rococo Style by Mey & Widmayer

12" (30 cm.) h. armoire. 11" l. bed. Of die-cut flat-dimensional carved wood in very ornate rococo style and painted original white with gold accents,the ensemble includes bed with fitted mattress,linens and pillow and having original curved canopy with curtains (designed to be attached to a wall),along with matching armoire,wash stand with ornate mirror,night stand,side table,side chair with upholstered seat,curtain valance,and towel bar. Excellent condition with original finish beautifully preserved. Germany,circa 1900,Mey & Widmayer,the exact furnishings are shown from an original catalog page reprinted in Cieslik's Lexikon des Puppenstuben,

Three Tin and Metal Accessories

4" (10 cm.) mirror. The group comprises a pressed tin easel with easel back and fancy frame with unusual hinged side mirror to gain a better perspective; pewter clock with swinging pendulum,and a soft metal chatelaine with five soft metal keys and a scissors. Very good condition. Germany,late 19th century.

German Wooden Doll House Store with Gingerbread-Carving Attributed to J.F. Schreiber